2026 line-up speculation

[SweepingTheNation]

Mac Demarco has announced some European dates this morning with nothing between Glasgow Barrowlands on 1st September and Antwerp on the 7th.

[zahidf]

35 minutes ago, SweepingTheNation said:

Mac Demarco has announced some European dates this morning with nothing between Glasgow Barrowlands on 1st September and Antwerp on the 7th.

hope not, not a massive fan

[Herman Trout]

Any pointers to what we can expect from the just announced Best Kept Secret line up? I see Mac de Marco is there too

 

 https://www.bestkeptsecret.nl/program

[emmanuel]

On 16/10/2025 at 11:07, zahidf said:

They occasionally get Wembley arena sized bands ( Sigur Ros just before their arena tour) but i think Ally Pally is their realistic limit. 

Yes, My Bloody Valentine are not too big per se, they played Royal Festival Hall & Apollo on the last tours. However, they will not play a one-off festival.

[zahidf]

Probably wishful thinking, but Wilco/Billy Bragg are playing a Mermaid Avenue Set in American in June, that'd be great for EOTR...

[domjon]

Beta Band have rather weirdly appeared on the Transmt poster so looks like they are doing festivals next summer... Hopefully show up at Eotr 

[zahidf]

27 minutes ago, domjon said:

Beta Band have rather weirdly appeared on the Transmt poster so looks like they are doing festivals next summer... Hopefully show up at Eotr 

Doing green man apparently (one of the members self confirmed at a Q and A this year)

[modefan]

SFA have just been announced for Bristol Sounds which perhaps rules them out of both EOTR and GM

[domjon]

3 hours ago, zahidf said:

Doing green man apparently (one of the members self confirmed at a Q and A this year)

Poo

[SweepingTheNation]

This year's party, and going on previous years they'll likely all be on the 2026 bill too.

[Hooskerdoo]

Am I allowed to hope for Sugar? I know they are just reformed, but they have already released a single with an album no doubt to follow. I don't want to get on the wrong side of the heritage act police. Please advise.

[SweepingTheNation]

On 08/11/2025 at 18:00, Hooskerdoo said:

Am I allowed to hope for Sugar? I know they are just reformed, but they have already released a single with an album no doubt to follow. I don't want to get on the wrong side of the heritage act police. Please advise.

 

I'd be surprised if they do any European festivals this year.

 

This will be more divisive than Mac Demarco, but I'm thinking there's a likelihood of The Last Dinner Party headlining. Played before where Abigail said she used to go as a punter and was quoted on last year's press releases; Simon said a couple of years ago that Brixton Academy level is what he looks for in a headliner and they're doing two nights there with one sold out; likely won't be playing the corporate circuit as they did a few Superstruct festivals this year and had problems with Truck before pulling out of Victorious in solidarity with the Mary Wallopers; will be seen as elevating a new female headliner.

[Hooskerdoo]

21 minutes ago, SweepingTheNation said:

 

I'd be surprised if they do any European festivals this year.

 

Already booked for Azkena Rock in Spain in June. I'm sure there will be more (though I realise that doesn't make them any more likely for EotR).

[SweepingTheNation]

16 minutes ago, Hooskerdoo said:

Already booked for Azkena Rock in Spain in June. I'm sure there will be more (though I realise that doesn't make them any more likely for EotR).

 

Oh, hadn't seen that. I suppose it's about whether there really is an album coming that will decide whether they return to Europe after the May/June dates, as American bands that are over at the start of summer do quite often come back over at or towards its end too.

[zahidf]

I think Beta band will still do Green Man, but some potential lower down bands

[SweepingTheNation]

If there was any lingering doubt this puts CMAT out, but she appears to be putting on her own EOTR with All Points East's backing anyway.

[Rasco]

Blood orange as a potential headliner? He has just been announced as a headliner for Rally festival the week before and they often share acts.

 

Also Bill Callahan just announced a new record so wouldn't be surprised to see him on the lineup

[Hinn]

For lower down the bill, Simon seems to get Best Fit's input for a few bookings each year. Ryan Davis, Good Looks, Greg Freeman all played this last year. There's usually a few names who come back for August/Sept. Fust is Americana so should be one. Madra Salach as Irish alt folk stands a good chance. I reckon Rabbitfoot, Morn, Truthpaste and Theatre look a decent fit, too.

[zahidf]

6 hours ago, Rasco said:

Blood orange as a potential headliner? He has just been announced as a headliner for Rally festival the week before and they often share acts.

 

Also Bill Callahan just announced a new record so wouldn't be surprised to see him on the lineup

Blood orange festival exclusive for rally

 

 

[zahidf]

4 hours ago, Hinn said:

For lower down the bill, Simon seems to get Best Fit's input for a few bookings each year. Ryan Davis, Good Looks, Greg Freeman all played this last year. There's usually a few names who come back for August/Sept. Fust is Americana so should be one. Madra Salach as Irish alt folk stands a good chance. I reckon Rabbitfoot, Morn, Truthpaste and Theatre look a decent fit, too.

Yeah reckon most of those will be on the line up

[zahidf]

Amyl playing APE under deftones so could be in line for a headline slot.

[zahidf]

Alabama shakes playing an Italian festival July 7th

 

Probably too far away for eotr but u never know....

[robith]

On 04/11/2025 at 23:29, emmanuel said:

Yes, My Bloody Valentine are not too big per se, they played Royal Festival Hall & Apollo on the last tours. However, they will not play a one-off festival.

aren't they doing just that at primavera next year?

 

edit: hope that doesn't come across as moody cos I personally think there's 0% chance of them showing up here

Edited November 17, 2025 by robith

[xxialac]

MBV would be too expensive, they are out.

[zahidf]

According to the WhatsApp, pulp are in the running????